Time Difference Between Singapore and Busan

The time difference between Singapore and Busan is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Singapore, it is 13:00 in Busan. Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone (UTC+8), while Busan uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Busan is 1 hour ahead of Singapore — 1 hour
Singapore, Singapore
06:31:06
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · +08
Busan, South Korea
07:31:06
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Singapore vs Busan

Detail Singapore Busan
Time Zone IDAsia/SingaporeAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+9
Abbreviation+08KST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySingaporeSouth Korea
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Singapore and Busan (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Singapore  =  10:00–17:00 in Busan

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Singapore time to Busan time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Singapore Busan
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Singapore nor Busan is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Singapore–Busan Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Singapore and Busan?

The time difference is 1 hour. Busan is 1 hour ahead of Singapore.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Singapore or Busan observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Singapore to Busan?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Singapore time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Busan. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Singapore time to Busan time?

Add 1 hour to Singapore time to get Busan time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.